Hi,
Torn between Michelin XZX and Vredesteins. But, also see cheap Continental CT22 that would fit my 68 5.5 inch rims. Any help and thoughts gratefully received.
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Rubber - what do you run?
Rubber - what do you run?
Martin Skeet - Bahama yellow 1968 Porsche 912 in restoration.
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Bootsy
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Re: Rubber - what do you run?
I'd have thought Blockleys on a 912 with 5.5 inch rims would works a treat?
More reading here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57389&hilit=blockley
Or have a word with Dougal at Longston
More reading here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57389&hilit=blockley
Or have a word with Dougal at Longston
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Re: Rubber - what do you run?
I have some Pirelli Cinturatos from Longstone and absolutely love them.
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Re: Rubber - what do you run?
Michelin XAS's for me - fantastic
1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
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1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
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Re: Rubber - what do you run?
Cheapo option of Vredesteins TTrac for me. Work nicely but I haven't tried the others.
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Re: Rubber - what do you run?
Vredstein sprint classics for me.
Cheap look the part and are quite predictable in the wet and dry
Regards
Sean
Cheap look the part and are quite predictable in the wet and dry
Regards
Sean
1966 912
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
Re: Rubber - what do you run?
+1 for the Vredstein sprint classics
Do the job nicely
Also have some Blockleys for a set of future steelies
Do the job nicely
Also have some Blockleys for a set of future steelies
'67 912
Re: Rubber - what do you run?
I'm still looking for a set of steelies!danny wrote:+1 for the Vredstein sprint classics
Do the job nicely
Also have some Blockleys for a set of future steelies
1966 912
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
Re: Rubber - what do you run?
Blockleys for me and very happy with them!
1968 Porsche 912
1960 Vespa 150
1960 Vespa 150
Re: Rubber - what do you run?
Second that but I am 185's on deep sixes.Seven wrote:Blockleys for me and very happy with them!
Mark Paine
A whole bunch of old VW's
1957 356
1991 964
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A whole bunch of old VW's
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Re: Rubber - what do you run?
Thanks all for help.
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Re: Rubber - what do you run?
I've got 165x15 Nankang M&S tyres at £39 each fitted to my 356C and it handles and corners like you wouldn't believe possible. It's better than my 987 on very bumpy roads. I presume it is because the car only weighs 800 kilos.
My AH3000 slides unpredictably at much lower speeds on Veredesteins which are as good as anything on a Healey.
My AH3000 slides unpredictably at much lower speeds on Veredesteins which are as good as anything on a Healey.
Re: Rubber - what do you run?
Me too...SeanP wrote:I'm still looking for a set of steelies!danny wrote:+1 for the Vredstein sprint classics
Do the job nicely
Also have some Blockleys for a set of future steelies
these look nice
http://www.rogerbrayrestoration.com/sho ... 5-356c911/
'67 912
Re: Rubber - what do you run?
Yeah..... But I don't want to take out a second mortgagedanny wrote:Me too...SeanP wrote:I'm still looking for a set of steelies!danny wrote:+1 for the Vredstein sprint classics
Do the job nicely
Also have some Blockleys for a set of future steelies
these look nice
http://www.rogerbrayrestoration.com/sho ... 5-356c911/
1966 912
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
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Re: Rubber - what do you run?
Hi
Porsche say fit the 165VR15 Cinturato CN36 N4 http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/16 ... 36-n4.html
For originality on a pre 1968 car it would be http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/16 ... -ca67.html or the Michelin XAS that came out in 1965 http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/16 ... n-xas.html
However i think the real answer is to read this independent article written by a German magazine http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/cl ... sche-tyres . I was a little surprised by the XWX results in the wet, but they didn't test it on extended time performance, and high speed directional stability which is where Michelin thrive. the features that Michelin tend to be good at are the things that diminished their wet performance. I am a big Michelin fan, specially the XAS which is what they do a 165 tyre in. However make your own minds up. but please don't buy on price. I'm trying to make a living here.
Seriously do you buy a £ 10,000 amplifier and then buy your speakers from Aldi. Would you like to see Marlyn Monroe wearing Nora Batties leg warmers.
Porsche say fit the 165VR15 Cinturato CN36 N4 http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/16 ... 36-n4.html
For originality on a pre 1968 car it would be http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/16 ... -ca67.html or the Michelin XAS that came out in 1965 http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/16 ... n-xas.html
However i think the real answer is to read this independent article written by a German magazine http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/cl ... sche-tyres . I was a little surprised by the XWX results in the wet, but they didn't test it on extended time performance, and high speed directional stability which is where Michelin thrive. the features that Michelin tend to be good at are the things that diminished their wet performance. I am a big Michelin fan, specially the XAS which is what they do a 165 tyre in. However make your own minds up. but please don't buy on price. I'm trying to make a living here.
Seriously do you buy a £ 10,000 amplifier and then buy your speakers from Aldi. Would you like to see Marlyn Monroe wearing Nora Batties leg warmers.
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